The UK government indicated on Friday (Nov 22) that it could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the country. Notably, the arrest would be&nbsp;against the warrant issued by the International Court of Justice (ICC).&nbsp;

The ICC issued an arrest warrant against Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on November 21.&nbsp;

According to AFP, UK PM Keir Starmer's spokesman refused to give any statement on whether the government would arrest Netanyahu, but he said, "The UK will always comply with its legal obligations as set out by domestic law and indeed international law."

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Britain signed the Rome Statute in 1998, the international treaty that created the ICC.&nbsp;

UK's ICC Act 2001 says when the ICC issues an arrest warrant to the government minister, "he shall endorse the warrant for execution in the United Kingdom."

UK officials say the act has not been used yet as no one charged by ICC has visited Britain yet.&nbsp;

<h2>Germany's 'Nazi History' With Netanyahu</h2>

Meanwhile, Germany said that the country would not arrest Netanyahu because of its "Nazi history."&nbsp;

A spokesman for Olaf Scholz, the German chancellor, told The Telegraph “I find it hard to imagine that arrests could be carried out in Germany on this basis."

The suggestion comes after the German government said in a statement that it has "taken note" of the ICC's decision and that it is one of the international court's biggest supporters.&nbsp;

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However, the statement also added, “At the same time, it is a consequence of German history that we share unique relations and great responsibility with Israel. We will carefully examine the domestic steps. Any further action would only be taken when a visit [to Germany] by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant is foreseeable."

(With inputs from agencies)

The UK government indicated on Friday (Nov 22) that it could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the country. Notably, the arrest would be against the warrant issued by the International Court of Justice (ICC).

The UK government indicated on Friday (Nov 22) that it could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the country. Notably, the arrest would be against the warrant issued by the International Court of Justice (ICC). The ICC issued an arrest warrant against Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on November 21. According to AFP, UK PM Keir Starmer's spokesman refused to give any statement on whether the government would arrest Netanyahu, but he said, "The UK will always comply with its legal obligations as set out by domestic law and indeed international law." Also read | Hungary PM defies ICC arrest warrant by inviting Netanyahu over, Israel PM responds Britain signed the Rome Statute in 1998, the international treaty that created the ICC. UK's ICC Act 2001 says when the ICC issues an arrest warrant to the government minister, "he shall endorse the warrant for execution in the United Kingdom." UK officials say the act has not been used yet as no one charged by ICC has visited Britain yet. Germany's 'Nazi History' With Netanyahu Meanwhile, Germany said that the country would not arrest Netanyahu because of its "Nazi history." A spokesman for Olaf Scholz, the German chancellor, told The Telegraph “I find it hard to imagine that arrests could be carried out in Germany on this basis." The suggestion comes after the German government said in a statement that it has "taken note" of the ICC's decision and that it is one of the international court's biggest supporters. Also read | UK police conduct 'controlled explosion' outside US embassy; bomb squad deployed near Gatwick airport However, the statement also added, “At the same time, it is a consequence of German history that we share unique relations and great responsibility with Israel. We will carefully examine the domestic steps. Any further action would only be taken when a visit [to Germany] by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant is foreseeable." (With inputs from agencies)

UK indicates Netanyahu risks being arrested if he enters country, cites 'legal obligations'

Reacting to the arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against him on Thursday (Nov 21), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the decision "antisemitic."&nbsp;

"The antisemitic (anti-Jews) decision of the international court in The Hague is a modern Dreyfus trial, and it will end the same way," Netanyahu said in a video posted on his X account.&nbsp;

The Dreyfus trial was a political and judicial scandal in France between 1894 and 1906.

A Jewish French Army officer Alfred Dreyfus was wrongfully convicted in that trial in the case of treason of selling military secrets to the Germans.

In the arrest warrants, the ICC accused Netanyahu and his former Defence secretary Yoav Gallant of crimes against humanity and war crimes of forceful starvation in Gaza.&nbsp;

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"Now in International Court in The Hague, also headed by a French judge, is repeating this outrageous offence. It is falsely accusing me, the democratically elected Prime Minister of the state of Israel and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant of deliberately targeting civilians. This is when we do all in our power to avoid civilian casualties," Netanyahu said in the video.&nbsp;

Netanyahu further defended himself by saying that Israeli authorities send out evacuation messages to the civilians in Gaza through all means to prevent them from harm. He accused that Hamas, on the other hand, uses civilians as a human shield.&nbsp;

The ICC also alleged that Netanyahu restricted essential humanitarian aid to Gaza such as food, water and medical assistance.&nbsp;

Netanyahu shunned the accusation saying the ICC falsely accused him of "deliberately" starving Gazans. He claimed Israel served Gaza civilians with 700,000 tons of food.&nbsp;

"In the last few weeks, Israel facilitated the vaccination of 97 per cent of the people of Gaza against polio. This doesn't prevent the court from accusing us of genocide," said Netanyahu in the posted video.&nbsp;

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Netanyahu said the ICC accused him of false charges to divert the world's attention to the sexual harasser, net charges against Hamas.&nbsp;

"Nor did the court do anything against the Hamas terrorists who raped our women, beheaded our men, burnt babies alive in front of their parents and kidnapped hundreds of men, women and children to the underground dungeons of Gaza," Netanyahu said.&nbsp;

He further warned that the ICC and those who support this decision will have to face "severe consequences."

"Our enemies are your enemies. Our victory will be your victory. The victory of civilisation over barbarism and tyranny," said Netanyahu at the end.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Reacting to the arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against him on Thursday (Nov 21), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the decision "antisemitic.

Reacting to the arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against him on Thursday (Nov 21), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the decision "antisemitic." "The antisemitic (anti-Jews) decision of the international court in The Hague is a modern Dreyfus trial, and it will end the same way," Netanyahu said in a video posted on his X account. The Dreyfus trial was a political and judicial scandal in France between 1894 and 1906. A Jewish French Army officer Alfred Dreyfus was wrongfully convicted in that trial in the case of treason of selling military secrets to the Germans. In the arrest warrants, the ICC accused Netanyahu and his former Defence secretary Yoav Gallant of crimes against humanity and war crimes of forceful starvation in Gaza. Also read | US ‘fundamentally rejects’ ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu, says court has no credibility "Now in International Court in The Hague, also headed by a French judge, is repeating this outrageous offence. It is falsely accusing me, the democratically elected Prime Minister of the state of Israel and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant of deliberately targeting civilians. This is when we do all in our power to avoid civilian casualties," Netanyahu said in the video. Netanyahu further defended himself by saying that Israeli authorities send out evacuation messages to the civilians in Gaza through all means to prevent them from harm. He accused that Hamas, on the other hand, uses civilians as a human shield. The ICC also alleged that Netanyahu restricted essential humanitarian aid to Gaza such as food, water and medical assistance. Netanyahu shunned the accusation saying the ICC falsely accused him of "deliberately" starving Gazans. He claimed Israel served Gaza civilians with 700,000 tons of food. "In the last few weeks, Israel facilitated the vaccination of 97 per cent of the people of Gaza against polio. This doesn't prevent the court from accusing us of genocide," said Netanyahu in the posted video. Also read | Hamas potentially interested in a hostage deal, says senior Israeli official Netanyahu said the ICC accused him of false charges to divert the world's attention to the sexual harasser, net charges against Hamas. "Nor did the court do anything against the Hamas terrorists who raped our women, beheaded our men, burnt babies alive in front of their parents and kidnapped hundreds of men, women and children to the underground dungeons of Gaza," Netanyahu said. He further warned that the ICC and those who support this decision will have to face "severe consequences." "Our enemies are your enemies. Our victory will be your victory. The victory of civilisation over barbarism and tyranny," said Netanyahu at the end. (With inputs from agencies)

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UK indicates Netanyahu risks being arrested if he enters country, cites 'legal obligations'

Netanyahu calls ICC arrest warrant 'antisemitic,' warns of 'severe consequences'